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Weekly Flylady Thread 18th October 2010

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  • Dippypud
    Dippypud Posts: 1,927 Forumite
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    LameWolf wrote: »



    *Wonders if this would work with a 60-year-old who can't aim when he's had a few ciders......*:rotfl:



    It don't work on DS1, (who is now 22 next month), and he drinks that perry stuff. :eek: :rotfl:
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  • macpep1
    macpep1 Posts: 1,749 Forumite
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    Just about to leave work. But wanted to say Congratulations Mumto5, hope your DSD is feeling a bit better soon.

    Thanks for all the birthday wishes, am off now to get my 1st microdermabrasion done :eek: Enjoy the rest of your day x
    :TGratitude is the best Attitude :T
    Long Term Flylady
  • nattyt
    nattyt Posts: 431 Forumite
    Haven't caught up with the thread yet but will do later. Not been great at flying this week but have had a good old kitchen blitz including all cupboards and drawers etc. Done some ebaying. Will update later. xx
    If music be the food of love then play on
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    Doing it for my kids. For a better secure life. x
  • kazwookie
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    Macpep1 Hapy Birthday

    Mumto5 Well done, I hope you settle in well to your new job and enjoy it.

    More photos all taken ready for ebay listing tomorrow, and some ofthe words done as well.

    Hoovering done at work

    Hugs all round
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  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,579 Forumite
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    Lamewolf ^^ sound post that!

    If it moves it's being e bayed LOL I've still got 83 free lists to go...

    I'm resorting to e baying money off coupions now :rotfl:

    Kitchen spotless *glow*
    lounge spotless*glow*
    washing in*glow*
    hot flush *GLOW*:rotfl:

    beds need making
    my room is a tip as I have emptied my 'handbag' wardrobe (and found stuff to fling/e bay

    just having a :coffee:

    anyone else?
    there you go...:coffee::coffee::coffee:
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • sammiell
    sammiell Posts: 756 Forumite
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    edited 22 October 2010 at 4:15PM
    Thankyou for all your kind comments yesterday i didnt come back on lappy yesterday. My friend was supposed to be coming to stay next week, i found out from someone else she is coming but is staying with other people and can fit me in somewhere and another friend will sort out when. She was supposed to be coming in the summer but it fell through i was really looking forward to it !! I havent got much done yet this week apart from ironing ive been to my little cleaning job this morning and to town for some for some inspiration didnt find any!!!!!! right must find a list and some motivation havent got visitors now do i really need to clean up????????????????
  • sammiell
    sammiell Posts: 756 Forumite
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    Well done mumto5 on the job
    thanks for the tea valli dont mind if i do
    jasperconran dry your eyes chicken baby steps is what you need. you are as good as anyone else it will take time but it will get easier ive ofter been on here in dispair over my daughters bedroom and with a little help from my friends on here ive found a solution try some of the challenges on here that will help you clean if you declutter rehome, recycle or ebay hugs!!!
  • msgnomey
    msgnomey Posts: 1,613 Forumite
    knitting
    rainbow accounts
    [STRIKE]cross stitch[/STRIKE]
    filing/shredding pile
    sort out drawers in sideboard
    sort filing drawers
    empty carp out of under bed storage units- move these into DD room
    rearrange glass cupboard, chuck all odd glasses and unused tea-light pots etc.
    sort tupper ware cupboard
    tidy behind the sofa (going through lots of old files)
    update go-online
    rainbow planning and paperwork
    make a Christmas list
    organise finances-fill in spreadsheet and start to use it properly
    book a bin cleaner
    post form to insurance company from in patient time


    rah! done something!

    Fridge man came, went, door still !!!!ed, rang call centre who are sending him back...joy
    Go hopefully into each new day, enjoy something from every day no matter how small, you never know when it will be your last
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,579 Forumite
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    bathroom fitting is booked!
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • LameWolf
    LameWolf Posts: 11,238 Forumite
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    Dippypud wrote: »
    It don't work on DS1, (who is now 22 next month), and he drinks that perry stuff. :eek: :rotfl:
    Ah yes; also known as Martian Juice, because they talk Martian after they've had a couple of pints.:rotfl:
    sammiell wrote: »
    right must find a list and some motivation havent got visitors now do i really need to clean up????????????????
    Yes. You deserve a nice, clean home. :o

    I'm all done for today; pasta in cheese sauce for dins, which I can do with my eyes shut and standing on my head (not literally, I hasten to add!):D

    Thank Crunchie it's Friday ~ Study and Bathroom
    Level One
    Spend half an hour doing something for yourself! Coffee with a friend, hair appointment... whatever De-fuzz legs before they get really bad again.:eek:
    Declutter the floors! Done
    Level Two
    vacuum/mop floors Done by Mr LW
    wash the bathmats/shower curtains or anything else that needs it Done
    scrub the fixtures! polish the mirrors and taps Done
    Level Three
    Clean and sort a cupboard or shelf and recycle all those empties Done
    dust and defrag the pc and declutter 50 unwanted emails and 5 links from your favourites. Done
    Wipe over the desk and any chairs that are in these rooms Done
    Extras
    1. empty and wash out bins Done
    2. HHI HHWii instead
    3. wipe doors and paintwork Done all I can get to
    4. wash any stinky pet beds.. or the pets themselves if you wish N/A; no animals here at present other than Mr LW, and if you think I'm bathing him, you have another think coming!:eek::rotfl:
    If your dog thinks you're the best, don't seek a second opinion.;)
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